Overview
The Robotics Engineering programme at Nazarbayev University focuses on the development of an in-depth understanding of the nature, implementation, and evaluation of robotics principles and applications together with the growth of research skills. The current areas of research interest for the PhD in Robotics Engineering encompass a wide spectrum, with specific focus on priority areas for Kazakhstan, such as intelligent systems, industrial automation, human-robot interaction, and medical & rehabilitation robotics.
By the completion of the PhD program, students will be capable of designing and conducting independent, innovative, original and high-quality research in robotics engineering. In addition, the program will prepare graduates for careers in industrial and academic environments, e.g., as university faculty members, senior researchers, engineers, and product developers.
Aims and Objectives
The overarching aim of the program is to develop high-quality doctoral researchers who are ready and able to make a lasting contribution to addressing scientific, technological, economic, societal and environmental challenges of global significance. It is closely associated with the aim of Kazakhstan to increase its global competitiveness and join the top 30 most developed countries in the world by 2050.
The program aims to prepare:
- specialists for advanced careers in (national and multinational) industry and academia in Kazakhstan, in neighboring countries and internationally;
- future policy and decision-makers for careers in governmental agencies, public service, and the social economy, in Kazakhstan, and globally;
- entrepreneurs who will be able to promote advanced and innovative science-rich technologies anywhere in the world;
- a new generation of commercially aware and technologically advanced scientists and technologists to lead future developments in robotics;
- future academics and researchers in robotics engineering for careers as specialists in universities of Kazakhstan and other parts of the world.
Programme Structure
On successful completion of the program, the students will be able to:
- Review, analyse, and evaluate the body of scientific literature in their field of study in Robotics Engineering;
- Develop and implement research methodologies in the field of Robotics Engineering;
- Plan, develop, analyse and communicate research in writing and verbally independently;
- Generate original knowledge and understanding in their area of specialization within Robotics Engineering;
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Other requirements
General requirements
- An undergraduate degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent)
- A Master’s degree or equivalent
- A competitive CGPA in applicant’s Master’s (or equivalent) degree.
- High level of English proficiency
- Strong reading, analytical, and mathematical skills as demonstrated by GRE test (recommended);
High motivation and strong interest in the Program as outlined in a statement of purpose;
- Relevant research interest and knowledge of research subject as demonstrated in a written research proposal;
- Resume;
- Two letters of recommendation (one from academic source).
Tuition Fee
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